via decorpad/little green notebook Grace Happens Bolsters aren’t just for beds. You can use them on sofas, chairs, benches, and I’m sure lots of other places. Pier 1 $27.96 And while we are on the topic of bolsters, we should mention all those lumbar style pillows too. Like these by IndependentReign on Etsy . Lumbars […]

I used to be an exclusively envelope-closure pillow seamstress. Zippers intimidated the heck out of me. But then I discovered something that changed all of that. Zippered pillow covers are really easy to sew. Even easier than an envelope-closure pillow, which requires lots of measuring and cutting and lining up. If you too are a...Read More »

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I also realised I had not put pictures on of the cushion cover which I made for my nephew. It was waiting for ages for its binding to be done - I had a bit of a finishing-off-projects-blitz a while ago, and have almost nothing left that I am working on! (The tutorial for how to make the cushion is here.)

My last post was announcing that Michaels Stores would be carrying fabric as of June 28th. Using their fabric I made a zebra print Owl Remote Caddy Pillow. You can find the tutorial and pattern below. Fabric from Michaels Here is the Pattern with all the layers. It was hand drawn and scanned but hopefully no one has any problems using it. You’ll notice a slight curve on the stomach area. This is an optional pattern if you want to use another layer to cover his belly. Just cut your main owl…

My mini hand embroidered lavender pillows are finally finished and in my shop today! I have been so busy I sometimes forget I have to photograph everything and get it listed!! They are hand …

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Took me a little while, but here is the cushion tutorial which I promised earlier! I would like to admit here that I am not the world’s best seamstress, and there are very possibly better ways of doing this – if you know of one, please feel free to point out all my mistakes in … Continued

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